Whether you're planning for lease renewals, preparing for an audit, or simply trying to bring order to your lease portfolio, missing documents can quickly become a roadblock.

Searching for commercial real estate is an exciting time for any business owner. Still, after visiting a few available units, you may realize most spaces require some work before they’re ready for your business.

This blog distills essential insights, highlighting critical lease clauses you need to scrutinize.

Beyond the obvious monthly rent, hidden risks lurking within lease agreements can erode profitability, stifle growth, and even lead to costly legal battles.

How Park City Lost Control of its Ski Slopes by Missing a Lease Renewal

Key considerations for negotiating lease terms that protect flexibility, cost structure, and long-term outcomes.

A practical guide to understanding CAM charges, reconciliation processes, and tenant review best practices.

What private equity firms expect from lease data and how to prepare accurate, investor-ready information.

The critical lease details to review during acquisitions to uncover hidden risk and unfavorable terms.

Five common lease-related risks that arise from poor visibility, missed obligations, and outdated lease data.

Why leases now appear on the balance sheet and how right-of-use assets affect financial reporting under ASC 842.

How rent review clauses function and how lease language determines when and how rent adjustments occur.

How CAM charges are calculated and why reconciliation reviews are essential to prevent overpayment.

How percentage rent leases work and how tenant sales performance directly influences rent obligations.

Common approaches to tracking lease expirations and the financial risks of relying on manual or fragmented systems.

Where AI improves lease abstraction, data accuracy, and risk identification across modern lease management workflows.

What occupancy costs really include and why visibility across locations is critical for budgeting and profitability.

Why the lease commencement date matters and how it affects rent, accounting timelines, and compliance from day one.

When a lease is treated more like a sale and how sales-type leases are recognized under current accounting standards.

A breakdown of lease classifications and how each one impacts accounting treatment, financial statements, and long-term obligations.

How implied authority is created in commercial leasing and why it can expose companies to unintended legal and financial liability.